Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Nimzowitsch Variation

1.d4 f5 2.e4 fxe4 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bg5 b6

ECO A83

The Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Nimzowitsch Variation is a chess opening line in the Dutch Defense complex, reached after 1.d4 f5 2.e4 fxe4 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bg5 b6.

It is catalogued under code A83 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move b6 is chosen by Black on move 4.

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